Make use of firearms amnesty
The minister of police, Bheki Cele, has appealed for maximum participation.
The national firearms amnesty commenced on December 1, 2019, and will end on May 31, 2020.
Local gun owners who wish to surrender their firearms can do so at the Brakpan Police Station.
Firearms can be handed over at police stations between 7am and 5pm.
All firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to determine if they have been used in the commission of any crime.
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This period of amnesty also allows gun owners with expired licences to apply for new licences.
The minister of police, Bheki Cele, has appealed for maximum participation.
All citizens in possession of illegal or unwanted firearms are encouraged to surrender them to their nearest police station during the amnesty period and will not be prosecuted.
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